The NHL ruled Ekblad threw a direct blow to Brandon Hagel’s head with an extended elbow, causing him to leave the game with an injury in the second period.

Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad was suspended for Game 5 for his forearm hit on Tampa Bay’s Brandon Hagel. And Niko Mikkola was fined $5,000 for a penalty during the game, as well.

NHL Player Safety announced Aaron Ekblad will have a disciplinary hearing for elbowing Brandon Hagel in Monday's Panthers-Lightning game.